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Print Edition Highlights - June 29, 2017

A paw print signing

Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill Wednesday that provides greater protections for animals in Pennsylvania. The bill updates and clarifies the existing animal abuse statutes and increases the penalties for abusing animals.

“I am proud to sign the Animal Abuse Statute Overhaul into effect today, strengthening the penalty for animal abuse and neglect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Wolf said at the signing.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf shakes the paw of Libre after House Bill 1238 was signed in Harrisburg at the Capitol. Center is Senator Rich Alloway II and holding Libre is the pet’s owner Janine Guido. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.

For more information see the June 29th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

Merger completion delayed

Shirley A. Knightf
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

The merger between the Franklintown Fire Company and Dillsburg Citizen Hose Company has a new projected completion date of January 1, 2018. At recent meetings of all parties it was decided to extend the time needed to complete the planning and paperwork necessary for the change.

“This is due to recent events involving EMS and the proposed development of a board of directors with municipal participation and oversight,” Frank Wirth with the NYCES Steering Committee said.

According to Wirth, the current business plan is also being re-evaluated because of the possible financial impact on revenues and other aspects of operations in the new organization. The two fire companies involved will continue to train and work together as they have been for nearly a year in preparation for the merger.

For more information see the June 29th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

Wolfpack moves to 5-11

Andy Sandrik
Dillsburg Banner

Dillsburg picked up one win in three games during last week's West Shore Twilight Baseball League action.

The Wolfpack fell 4-1 to Enola on Thursday before bouncing back with a 5-4 win over Shippensburg in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Stars won the second game by a 4-3 score. A Sunday doubleheader with Hagerstown was postponed.

Shippensburg Stars’ Wyatt Mowery is tagged out at home by Dillsburg Wolfpack pitcher Beck Way, on a throw by catcher Jon Mayer off a passed ball. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.

For more information see the June 29th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.

All-Star teams open District 14 play with combined 5-2 record

Andy Sandrik
Dillsburg Banner

When the Dillsburg Banner reached its press deadline, all four of the Dillsburg Youth Baseball All-Star teams were still alive in their quest for District 14 glory.

DYB was highlighted by two undefeated squads. The 11-12 International squad, led by manager Brian Bonin, outscored two pool play opponents by a combined 42-2 score to punch its ticket to next week's district double-elimination tournament. Mark Yinger's 10-11 State team will also be dancing next week thanks to a 33-0 victory over pool play opponent York City.

Dillsburg All-Star pitcher Bryson Cruze vs. Carlisle. Photo by Hilary Keeney/Dillsburg Banner.

For more information see the June 29th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.